Sometimes, it can be challenging to get enough rest during the night when you are on your own. Troubles happen when you can’t fall asleep, or when you wake up several times during the night. As a … Read more
Sometimes, it can be challenging to get enough rest during the night when you are on your own. Troubles happen when you can’t fall asleep, or when you wake up several times during the night. As a result, you may wake up tired in the morning. Getting enough good night’s sleep becomes more challenging if you sleep with a partner in the same bed. Sleeping together is very important for many couples as it helps them feel connected. Also, getting up in the morning ready to go to work and seeing your partner sleeping can be a joyful experience. However, things can get difficult if your partner is preventing you from getting the much-needed rest. If your partner snores or hogs the covers, you are likely to be sleep-deprived.
Many adults snore regularly; it is a quite common problem. If your partner snores on a regular basis, you probably have a hard time getting the rest that you deserve. You should be aware that snoring can be a sign of a severe health issue, such as sleep apnea. It is a treatable condition, and it stops the breathing a few times per night. In this situation, your partner should consult his or her physician as soon as possible. Until your partner’s snoring problem is resolved, you may want to invest money in anti-snore pillows, mattresses made especially for people with this issue, or sprays that help people breathe more easily. These things can alleviate the snoring. If they are not as helpful as you hoped for, and you keep being sleep-deprived, your best option is to try earplugs.
Many couples have different preferences when it comes to temperature. Some of them love sleeping in a warm bedroom, while others prefer resting in a cool space. Couples often have disagreements when the time for sleeping comes. Those who prefer warm surroundings tend to increase the temperature, while people who prefer colder environment tend to open the window to drop the heat a bit. If you and your partner can’t agree on the temperature, your only solution is to make a compromise – pick something between your preferences. Partners who like warm spaces can put on another blanket, while those who prefer the cold don’t have to use blankets at all.
All of us have an internal clock that determines when to go to sleep and when to wake up. Some people prefer going to bed early, while others are night owls. If you tend to go to bed early because of the work in the morning, try your best to keep the noise to a minimum in the morning so that your partner doesn’t wake up. Be considerate and don’t wake them up just because you need to leave the house. Let them have their rest. On the other hand, if you are a night owl, you should also be considerate to your partner. If your partner gets up early, you should understand that they need to go to bed on time. If you don’t feel tired, read a book in bed with your personal book lamp until you are ready to go to sleep. Make sure you use minimal lighting.
Another common problem that many couples have is the difference in their mattress preferences. Some people prefer sleeping on soft surfaces, while others rather choose firm ones. Luckily, there is a solution to this problem, and it is very simple – buy a mattress with two firmness options. Many manufacturers are aware of different firmness preferences of couples, and that’s why they offer a perfect solution for these couples. With these mattresses, you can make one side softer and the other firmer, so that you don’t have to disagree on the firmness anymore. They can be a bit pricey, but it is worth it as it will save your relationship.
Co-founder of Counting Sheep and Sleepaholic
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